2027 Summer Intern – Enterprise Controls Assurance (Raleigh, NC)

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands-on work experience while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Our interns will apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future! 

Looking to build real-world experience in accounting, audit, or banking? Join our Enterprise Controls Assurance team and work on projects that strengthen our SOX, FDICIA, and Regulatory Reporting Controls Programs. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to control testing and special projects while learning how enterprise-level risk and control frameworks operate.

We’re looking for students with majors in accounting, banking, audit, or related fields who have strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. This is a great opportunity to develop practical skills in a collaborative environment and explore a career in financial controls and assurance.

We are looking for candidates who are within a commutable drivable distance to our Raleigh, NC office.

Duties & Responsibilities 

In this role, you will: 

• Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects. 
• Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support. 
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events. 
• Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program. 
• Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship. 
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship  

Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27  

Position Specific Skills: 

• Adaptability
• Communication (Written & Verbal)
• Critical Thinking Skills

Required qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience 
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program) 
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program

Preferred qualifications:

• Focus of study:  Accounting, Banking, Audit, or related fields
• Rising juniors and seniors
• 3.0 minimum GPA 
• Strong desire to learn and grow 
• Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Critical thinking skills 
• Ability to multitask 
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs 
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly 

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.